What Causes Bleeding After Child Delivery?

Posted on Thu, 19 Jun 2014

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Question : Had a baby at 31 weeks on 5 XXXXXXX Bleeding increased n few clots. They did scan today but as bladder was not full they could not see properly but looked like XXXXXXX products are retained.

What does this mean and what needs to be done?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
retained products

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

When some parts of pregnancy like placetal tissue or membranes are left behind they lead to bleeding you mentioned.

If they find them in ultrasound scan they will remive it by curettage under anesthesia.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 minute later)

What if i dont want to remove them? Do i have to?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi

If these stay for long time they might lead to infection , blood loss and even death.

Better to get them removed.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (3 hours later)

Can they be removed with medication?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi

They can be removed with medicines. Depends on how much and where they exist.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar